Most Energy in Less-Developed Countries Is Directly Supplied by Human

question 69

Multiple Choice

Most energy in less-developed countries is directly supplied by human and animal muscle power. This means that

• A) a lifetime of good health is enjoyed by most people of the world.
• B) a lifetime of hard manual labor with good income is the way of life for most people of the world.
• C) a lifetime of hard manual labor, just to meet minimum needs, confronts most of the people in the world.
• D) the less-developed nations contribute less to the environmental deficit.

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United States

A country located in North America, consisting of 50 states and a federal district, known for its significant influence on global economics, politics, and culture.

England

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Inverse Demand Function

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